MAPS FICC Rates Analyst - Chicago, IL

Job Summary:

 MAPS - FICC Rates is committed to excellence and to operating a world-class global support organization.

• The MAPS FICC Rates technician is a dynamic problem solver working in a high-pressure trading environment that demands global partnerships, well developed technical and financial expertise, and a strict adherence to process guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• The ability to quickly and independently develop expertise is a highly valued attribute of the MAPS FICC Rates analyst.
• An effective analyst commonly exhibits the following behaviors:
• The ability to rationalize the impact of multiple concurrent issues/requests and prioritize work accordingly - An independent sense of motivation to continuously improve themselves and the environment - An intuitive problem solving ability which leads to solution alternatives that reflect the analysts diverse foundation of knowledge, skills and experiences
• The confidence, focus, and adaptable communication style required to effectively coordinate restoration efforts for high-impact technology incidents

Qualifications:

• The core set of technical skills that are beneficial in the role are: - Operating systems: Solaris, Linux, Windows - Scripting languages: Unix Shell, Perl, Python, SQL (Intermediate level: multi-table joins, grouping results, etc...) - Grid computing and batch management - Well rounded understanding of infrastructure disciplines (network, server, storage, messaging) Relevant areas of business expertise would include: - Product knowledge in Fixed Income is a plus - Electronic trading and exchange connectivity - Market data
• Level of Experience Needed 5 to 7 years

Skills:

• Python Scripting
• SQL
• Unix
• Linux